But without faith it is impossible to please him, for anyone who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.īy faith Noah, warned about what was not yet seen, with reverence built an ark for the salvation of his household. Through this he was attested to be righteous, God bearing witness to his gifts, and through this, though dead, he still speaks.īy faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and "he was found no more because God had taken him." Before he was taken up, he was attested to have pleased God. By faith we understand that the universe was ordered by the word of God, so that what is visible came into being through the invisible.īy faith Abel offered to God a sacrifice greater than Cain's. Because of it the ancients were well attested. He shall flourish forever in the courts of our God.įaith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen. The just man shall blossom like the lily. They will flourish in the courts of our God,
The just will flourish like the palm tree Glory.Īntiphon 3 Joseph left Nazareth and set out for the town of David called Bethlehem to register with Mary. They are doomed to be eternally destroyed.īut you, Lord, are eternally on high. Glory.Īntiphon 1 The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph and said: Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife she will give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.Īntiphon 2 When he awoke, Joseph did as the angel of the Lord directed him, and took Mary as his wife.Īnd your truth in the watches of the night,įor the work of your hands I shout with joy. Through the mercy of the Most High he shall stand firm. You have made him rejoice with the joy of your presence. You have granted your blessings to him forever. You have laid upon him majesty and splendor, He asked you for life and this you have given, You have set on his head a crown of pure gold. You came to meet him with the blessings of success, You have not refused the prayer of his lips.
O Lord, your strength gives joy to the King
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